Finance Manager

Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC); Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC) is hiring a Finance Manager for its Lexington, Kentucky location. The role emphasizes financial tracking, procurement processes, and oversight of accounts payable within government contracting environments.

You will supervise and train Accounting Clerk III, handle travel authorizations, vendor statements, and daily funding balance calculations, while ensuring compliance with local and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Education requirements: Associate Degree or higher.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, data entry, and reporting verification.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train Accounting Clerk III.
• Track funded government contracts and AP data entries.
• Process travel authorization forms and employee advances.
• Monitor government spending by team and daily funding balances.
• Engage with procurement and government contracting officers.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Teamwork

Cross training

Accounts Payable experience

Effective communication

Valid driver's license

Education

Associate Degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data Entry

PO/Billing systems

Job description

About Bering Straits Professional Services

Bering Straits Professional Services (BSPS) is committed to world-class management of global logistics, training and procurement services for U.S. Government agencies. BSPS is certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as an 8(a) contractor. In February 2022, BSPS became an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001 certified company. BSPS received the ISO 9001 quality standard certification through the Performance Review Institute (PRI).

About this position: Finance Manager Location – Lexington, KY

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Applicants will be notified via phone or email within ten (10) business days of submittal.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervise and train Accounting Clerk III position
• Financial tracking of awarded contract funding
• Review of daily Accounts Payable Data entries
• Process Request for Travel Authorization forms and employee advances for travel
• Track Government spending by team type
• Daily funding balance calculations for Government
• Purchasing/Financial activity based on vendor classification
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point)
• Financial IPR support
• Research and resolution of vendor statements and inquiries
• Report reviews – open documents, EDD reports, service contracts, open Purchase Orders
• Credit card statement processing
• Daily interaction with Procurement and Government Contracting Officer Representatives
• Other duties as assigned

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications

• Education Requirements: Associate Degree or Higher
• Level of Experience Requirements: 5+ years
• Experience in Microsoft Office, Data Entry, and Verification of Reports and Data

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Other Characteristics

• Analytical and creative problem solving
• Ability to work in a team environment and assist where needed. Ability to cross train.
• Accounts Payable experience
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision, relying heavily on prior professional experience and knowledge of local and federal regulations.
• Ability to work as part of a dedicated team of professionals in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to communicate both orally and written with internal and external clients and co-workers.
• Ability to follow direction a must.
• Determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to complete each task assignment.
• Must be comfortable with high intensity work environment.
• Must be able to read, understand and communicate effectively and clearly the English language.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to access warehouse for research and/or inventory duties.

Preferred

• Accredited degree in business or management. Associates degree or higher.
• Experience using Purchase Order and Billing systems
• Knowledge of Government Funding and Billing
• Prior Management experience

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position will have supervisory responsibilities.

DOT Covered/Safety-Sensitive Role Requirements

• This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety-sensitive” functions.

Necessary Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is regularly required to hear, talk, sit and use a keyboard and phone. The employee may be occasionally required to reach and lift, handle, or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of situational awareness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work environment is an office setting, where employees should be familiar with common office equipment such as printers, copiers, and fax machines. Work is mostly performed from a sedentary posture.
Physical Setting: Office
Schedule and Flexibility: Monday – Friday, 7:00a-3:30p EST

Additional Qualifying Factors

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance levels required and must also be able to obtain access to military installations.

Shareholder Preference

BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.
Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law, or any other basis prohibited by law.